Music Teacher

Elementary Music Teacher Grades K-4

About EOCCS:
Founded in 1998, EOCCS opened its doors with 200 Kindergarten and First grade students. Today, EOCCS is a Kindergarten to Fourth grade school operating with 500 students. The Mission of the East Orange Community Charter School is to educate the "whole child" by providing all students with hands on, active learning experiences through back to basics activities. The EOCCS shall meaningfully involve parents, the community and the staff in a quality, comprehensive, safe, flexible, responsive and caring educational environment that shall challenge the children to achieve to their highest potential.

EOCCS shall be another choice for parents. Affluent families have far more choices than low to moderate income families and this charter school shall provide opportunities for low-income as well as other families to choose excellence. We demonstrate appreciation for our parents by providing them with high quality education and superior service in a kind, welcoming environment.

If you are a dedicated teacher with a passion for inspiring students through music education, we encourage you to apply. This position offers the opportunity to inspire students through the power of music while enhancing your teaching skills in a dynamic educational setting.

Primary Responsibility:
To contribute to the goals and objectives of the school by providing quality music experiences to the students.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements a classroom music program that includes all students and addresses the individual goals and objectives including those documented in students' Individual Education Plan.
• Utilizes music education strategies consistent with the school's curriculum.
• Writes and reports on music objectives to be included in the education section of progress reports and Individual Program Plans.
• Plans and offers annual music festivals.
• Participates in the development and implementation of new programs.
• Prepares and implements weekly plans
• Invests in professional growth by attending meetings, conferences and continuing education programs.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications Profile:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A New Jersey Department of Education Music Teacher Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS).
• Experience working with students of all ages.
• Effective instructional practices and strategies.
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction.
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, parents, administrators, and the community.
• Previous experience teaching music to elementary students.
• Proficiency in classroom management techniques.
• Ability to tailor teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with students in a one-on-one or group setting.
• Knowledge of various musical instruments and genres.
• Familiarity with tutoring methodologies.

Position

Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the School Supervisor, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.